ICAEW SE · Chapter 6 · Question 2 of 10
Which statement correctly contrasts ethical objectivism with ethical relativism?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Objectivism holds that some moral truths apply universally regardless of culture, whereas relativism holds that what is right depends on the culture or individual
Explanation
Ethical objectivism holds that there are universal moral standards that apply to everyone. Ethical relativism holds that moral standards vary between cultures or individuals, so no single standard is universally correct. Focusing on outcomes versus rules is the distinction between teleological and deontological approaches.
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